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Tk̓emlups calling on Canada for accountability after remains found in Kamloops; sacred fire extinguished
Tkemlps te Secwpemc says Canada has to face ownership and accountability about the past after the unmarked graves of 215 children were found at the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. In a...
Jun 01, 2021
Evidence shows drug toxicity climbing as overdose deaths rise in Kamloops and across B.C.
For a second straight month in April, there were seven suspected overdose deaths reported in Kamloops. New data released this morning by the BC Coroner's Service shows 19 people died of an overdose in...
Jun 01, 2021
RCMP investigating vandalism at church on Tk'emlúps land
Kamloops RCMP are investigating vandalism at the St. Joseph's Church on Tk'emlps land. The historic church site, at 200 Chilcotin Road, was spray-painted with the words "evicted," "crime scene" and "b...
Jun 01, 2021
Premier Horgan says Canadians have a responsibility to face the dark past of residential schools 'head on'
In the B.C. Legislature today, the Premier and several MLAs were emotional as they talked about the far-reaching impact of last week's revelation from Tk'emlps te Secwepemc. John Horgan says it is imp...
May 31, 2021
Merritt believed to be originator of lowering flags to recognize Tk'emlúps tragedy
A country-wide show of solidarity to lower flags to half-staff is believed to have started in the City of Merritt last week. It's being done to honour 215 children whose unmarked graves were found las...
May 31, 2021
Kamloops builder Norm Daley to receive honorary degree from TRU
A well-known community builder has been honored by Thompson Rivers University. Norm Daley is one of four people who will receive an honorary degree on June 17. Daley is known for his volunteerism and ...
May 31, 2021
Kamloops Mounties looking for witnesses to alleged assault near Cooney Bay
Kamloops RCMP are seeking out possible witnesses to a crash scene in Brocklehurst that was preceded by an altercation. The accident happened at Tranquille Road and Ord Road on May 15 at 5:30 a.m., acc...
May 31, 2021
COVID-19 exposure reported at NorKam Secondary School
Interior Health is reporting a COVID-19 exposure at NorKam Secondary School on two days last week, May 25 and 26. As has been the case, students and staff who may have been in direct contact with the ...
May 31, 2021
With second doses rolling out, B.C. residents being reminded again to register for COVID-19 vaccines
If you got your first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before April 15, B.C.'s top doctor is again reminding your to register with the province. Dr. Bonnie Henry says if you don't register, you will get a l...
May 31, 2021
UBC reviewing honorary degree given to former Kamloops Indian Residential School principal
UBC says it is reviewing the honorary degree it gave to a former principal of the Kamloops Indian Residential School 35 years ago. Fergus O'Grady was given the degree in 1986. According to UBC archive...
May 31, 2021
